Journal
All the latest news, industry insights and updates from Team AB.
‘From a seemingly simple burst pipe repair, to a full new mains gas or water pipeline installation, it is always better to be prepared’
A large proportion of agricultural land will have some form of utility apparatus passing through, be it water pipelines, gas pipelines, electricity/BT poles or pylons. There are generally rights granted to each separate utility company to install, maintain, repair and renew this apparatus, however the rights of each company vary drastically, with most being governed […]
Goldman Sachs Webinbar – 8 April 2020
So here we are in the middle of the Coronavirus/Covid-19 pandemic. Brexit is almost a long forgotten topic and many folk are working from home, where they are fortunate enough to be able. There are lots of important issues being addressed all over the world. I am aware of all of these and am not […]
Welcome Tom Hargreaves!
Tom Hargreaves joins us as a Property Agent who will work out of our North Lancashire and Ribble Valley Offices. Tom has been involved in estate agency for many years and has a wealth of experience. He is looking forward to getting involved in all aspects of property sales. Tom has started working with us […]
Welcome Fraser Wilson!
Having recently graduated from Harper Adams University, my education and placement year on the Ragley Estate in Warwickshire has put me in good stead to deal with the challenges of professional practice as a Graduate Surveyor here in the North West. Having lived in and around the Cotswolds and further south for most of my […]
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) – Do You Comply?
As of 1st April 2020 all existing privately rented properties will have to meet the MEES regulations, being rated E or above. As of 1st April 2018 it has been a legal requirement for all privately rented residential properties to meet a minimum energy performance rating of E as assessed within an Energy Performance Certificate […]
AMC agent
The Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AMC) has been providing medium to long term finance solutions to farmers and rural businesses since 1928. They remain specialists in the rural sector, lending to all types and sizes of farms, landed estates, and rural businesses in the UK. Importantly the AMC are continuing to support farmers in the North […]
Direct Payments – where next?
Leaving the EU no doubt leaves many farming businesses concerned about direct payments, with most relying heavily upon these. To put this into perspective, according to the Farm Business Survey Data 2017/18 the average English farmer relies their Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) income for 66% of their profit. So where does this leave us… Direct […]
Land Values – stable but variable
Another year – erratic weather and another period of uncertainty. So what has changed? As we start a new decade it would be wrong not to look back over the last year, for once the weather was not the sole topic of conversation. The wet summer of 2019 has affected the amount of winter sown […]
Natural Capital – what’s in it for you?
Natural Capital is rapidly becoming a term used and heard by farmers and their advisors in everyday life. The importance of protecting the environment is something farmers have always been aware of; however the constant discussion of climate change issues and public awareness regarding the environment is increasingly driving environmental discussions by governments, companies and […]
Ahead of the rest
We have been working our socks off whilst enjoying the recent festivities to bring you a range of new properties to the market – giving us a great start to 2020! 2019 brought a great year for Armitstead Barnett selling a wide range of rural and higher end properties across Lancashire and Cumbria. It certainly […]
Would you like a better working kitchen for next Christmas?
Island living could be just the thing to tempt you to be in a new home for Christmas 2020. Aside from gaining additional worktop space for cooking, plus extra storage, kitchen islands make great informal dining spaces for breakfast, coffee or the odd glass of wine, all whilst you are keeping the cook company. The […]
Agricultural Land update – Erratic weather, another period of uncertainty so what’s Changed?
As we start a new decade, it would be wrong not to look back over the last year, for once the weather was not the sole topic of conversation however the effects of the elements can sometimes be felt for days, weeks, months and even years. one thing is clear – weather patterns are becoming […]
